Childcare Kitchen Chef - Part-Time, Flexible Hours

Whitehorse; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitehorse City Council is seeking a part-time cook to provide nutritious meals and snacks for children at our Centres. You will work 13 hours per week, specifically on Thursdays and Fridays, ensuring meals meet dietary and safety standards.

The role requires food handling certification, experience in food preparation, and the ability to manage purchases and meet timeframes while supporting a diverse menu and nutritional needs.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Food Handling with awareness of health and hygiene regulations.
• Experience in preparing meals and accurately purchasing supplies.
• Understanding of nutritional, religious and cultural requirements and allergies for children.
• Ability to schedule and distribute food to meet set timeframes.
• Good verbal and written communication to convey menu and purchasing information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks for children in the centre.
• Schedule and distribute food to meet timeframes.
• Purchase and order supplies accurately.

Skills

Food preparation

Purchasing & ordering

Food safety & hygiene

Communication skills

Education

Certificate in Food Handling

Job description

Whitehorse City Council is seeking a part-time cook to provide nutritious meals and snacks for children at our Centres. You will work 13 hours per week, specifically on Thursdays and Fridays, ensuring meals meet dietary and safety standards.

The role requires food handling certification, experience in food preparation, and the ability to manage purchases and meet timeframes while supporting a diverse menu and nutritional needs.